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i <br /> with other provisions which provide for a simple majority vote, it <br /> is recommended that the clause be revised to read: <br /> Every proposed ordinance shall be presented in writing and read in <br /> full before adoption, unless the reading is dispensed with by a <br /> majority vote of the Council. <br /> * Section 3 .08 Procedure on Resolutions <br /> It is recommended that the language used above for ordinance also <br /> be used in relation to resolution - reading waived by a majority <br /> vote rather than an unanimous vote. <br /> Section 3 . 11 Review and Revision of Ordinances and Indexing of <br /> Resolutions <br /> A part of this section states: "Incorporation in such a code shall <br /> be sufficient publication of any ordinance provision not previously <br /> published, if a notice is placed in the official newspaper for a <br /> least two successive weeks that copies of the codification are <br /> available at the office of the Clerk-Administrator. <br /> It is recommended that this section be strengthened by requiring <br /> that the Council, by ordinance, adopt the recodification of the <br /> Code at least once every two years. This would provide a better <br /> record of the document which is to become the City's official laws. <br /> * CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 4. 02 FILING FOR OFFICE <br /> This section is inconsistent with State law. It is recommended <br /> that the section incorporate, by reference to state law, the time <br /> frame for filing rather than stating it specifically. <br /> * Section 4.05, Subd.5 <br /> The last sentence states: "Where two vacancies exist, the candidate <br /> with the third highest total shall fill the vacancy in the office <br /> .?r having the longest unexpired term. " <br /> Thisappearsto give unfair longevity to a candidate who received- -- <br /> less votes than the candidate with the second highest vote total. <br /> CHAPTER 7 SECTION 7. 05 SUBDS. 3 & 5 <br /> For purposes of efficiency and effectiveness, it is recommended <br /> that the sections relating to the Capital Improvement Plan and the <br /> Capital Budget be combined. <br /> Section 7. 06 Subd. 1 Council Action on Budget <br /> This section requires that the budget be considered at the first <br /> regular monthly meeting of the Council in September. Truth In <br /> Taxation Law mandates when budgets must be certified to the County. <br /> It may be advantageous to incorporate language which would tie in <br />